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Description

From 1911 to 1948, this large Victorian town house served as the headquarters of the oldest organization in America dedicated solely to promoting international peace. The Society was founded in 1828 by William Ladd (1778-1841), who sought to foster popular sentiment against war and attempted to persuade legislatures and individual leaders to organize an international court of arbitration as a logical alternative to war. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, May 30, 1974

National Register information

Status

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974